line authority is the right to assign responsibility to people in high position within the organisation and staff authority is the right to provide advice to all the departments but not be responsible with them for the attainment for goals
Line authority or function is a Direct or main function of an individual or department. It involves Direct and Legitimate Authority over subordinates. It decides what to do, and when to do it. eg.,...
Here is the wiki def. Line authority - in which individuals in management positions have the formal power to direct and control immediate subordinates. Staff authority - granted to staff specialists...
authority: the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine. legitimacy: in accordance with established rules,...
You have asked a question that could require a lengthy answer. Following is a brief summary that will enable you to perform further research on this topic. Mandatory authority (primary authority) is...